Yanchep Rail Extension YANCHEP 54km The 13.8 kilometre extension of the Joondalup Line from Butler to Yanchep will serve the area’s current and future growth, address road congestion through enhanced connections, as well as influencing land use planning, to deliver well planned liveable communities. EGLINTON
The project addresses three key local issues: 1. Worsening urban congestion due to a lack of efficient transport alternatives; ALKIMOS 2. Continued land development that promotes private vehicle use and limits opportunities to create higher density residential areas; and 3. Social inequality and lower levels of BUTLER opportunity for people who do not own or are unable to use a private vehicle. In the short-term, the project will help develop activity centres by stimulating new employment NOWERGUP RAILCAR DEPOT opportunities in the Yanchep Strategic Metropolitan Centre and support higher density land use. In the long-term, the extension will help move the more than 150,000 future Yanchep- Two Rocks residents expected to live in the area. CLARKSON
Project features The 49-minute journey from Yanchep to Perth will provide residents with a much shorter journey into the CBD. CURRAMBINE It will also play an important role in Yanchep evolving into an alternative business and employment centre for Perth.
The next stage of planning work will better define • expansion of Butler Station’s existing bus interchange; costings, design and scope for: JOONDALUP • noise and vibration modelling to identify potential • final alignment with rail infrastructure at grade or within mitigation measures; a cutting (similar to the alignment between Clarkson • additional train and bus rolling stock; and Butler stations); • land use planning around stations, including density • grade separations at key road crossings and and mixed use; and separated principal-shared paths; • value capture opportunities in the area. • stations, bus interchanges and parking facilities at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep; The exact locations of potential stations will be determined following more in-depth analysis and studies.
Station 2021 daily boardings 2031 daily boardings
Alkimos 2,167 2,700 Eglinton 1,799 2,204 Yanchep 4,799 8,616
Land-planning and value capture The Yanchep Rail Extension is more than just a public transport project. This transformational project presents a unique opportunity to service the rapidly growing 740,000 north-west corridor with high quality public transport.
It will also provide the framework for development of integrated, transit oriented centres at Eglinton, Alkimos and Yanchep, delivering a mix of housing, retail, employment, entertainment and recreation 500,000 opportunities for surrounding residents.
Value capture opportunities at the new stations will be 320,000 Population assessed during the planning and design phase.
Addressing local road congestion Traffic modelling as part of the planning process will assess impacts from the proposed stations and identify the best road designs to minimise these impacts. However, addressing traffic congestion in the area requires a collaborative State and local Government approach as the issues are much broader than just public transport. The METRONET Team brings together 2011 2026 2050 people from relevant agencies to work together to consider how to best address these issues and will Perth’s north-west region is one work with the relevant local authorities. of Australia’s fastest growing areas.
Environment, noise and vibration Flora and fauna assessments have identified that there are no endangered species in the potential locations for the rail corridor. However, these will be reviewed as the planning progresses.
Independent noise and vibration modelling is a key part of the Yanchep Rail Extension’s planning process. This modelling identifies where and what mitigation options may be required to minimise the impact to nearby residents. Over the coming months, as the planning continues, these measures will be investigated further. Connecting to the stations For the Yanchep Rail Extension to be a success there needs to be the right infrastructure to encourage passengers to use sustainable modes of transport to access the stations, in particular walking, cycling and catching the bus.
Measures to do this will including creating and connecting to local pathways, cycling infrastructure at each station and, subject to funding approval, introducing more than 8 million additional service kilometres and up to 56 new buses in the area. Final details of the bus services in the area will be developed, with public consultation, in the 12-months leading up to the start of operations.
Expected journey times
41 mins
Perth Alkimos 46 mins
Perth Eglinton 49 mins
Perth Yanchep
*travel times depend on stopping patterns
Community engagement Building public transport infrastructure in the community for the community will require input from a number of local stakeholders. As the project progresses, the community is encouraged to work with the team and provide feedback. A number of ways to do this are being developed and a dedicated METRONET website will be available in late-2017. Next steps Work is underway to complete the Project Definition Plan, by early 2018.
Introduce enabling legislation to State Parliament Year 1 Begin detailed design Continue environmental studies and geotechnical investigations Lodge approval applications to relevant State and Federal Authorities Community information sessions and engagement roll-out Forward works commence, including relocated freight lines Start main contract procurement
Enabling legislation passed through State Parliament Year 2 Complete detailed design Award main contract
Year 3 Construction commences
Construction completed Year 4 Testing and commissioning Operations commence
About METRONET
METRONET is the State Government’s long term plan to connect our suburbs with world class public transport, reduce road congestion and meet Perth’s future planning needs. The integrated project will see coordination across Government to use transport investment as a vehicle to deliver well planned liveable communities and create thousands of new jobs.
METRONET will ensure land-use outcomes are at the forefront of the design of new infrastructure and lay the groundwork for vibrant new communities. Stage 1 includes: • completing the Forrestfield-Airport Link • building a new station at Karnup on the • extending the Joondalup Line to Yanchep Mandurah line • extending the Thornlie Line to Cockburn Central • removing level crossings on the Armadale, • planning and constructing the new Morley- Midland and Fremantle lines Ellenbrook line • planning work for an inner suburb light rail • extending the Armadale Line to Byford system, improving bus services and circle routes and creating better synergies between cycling • relocating Midland Station and extending the infrastructure and public transport. Midland Line
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